Livedeath 10 Posted July 8, 2013 Hey Arma fans, i'm new to Arma 3 and i dislike the way to fly a Heli at this moment. I can't fly a circle while looking to the ground without precisely change the flightroute with my mouse. And i can't fly and shoot simultaneous while i'm piloting the heli. That's why i'm eager to programm a mod for this problem. But first let me introduce me: I'm a hobby flightsim pilot, programmed some tools for my paycheck-master (also known as employing company :D ) with different programming languages and i have a decent amount of unused time to spent for. Now the Problem: Arma 3 plays in >2034 so it's a time of drone wars and modern user interfaces. Flying a heli without a proper heads-up display is so 1980's that the player need a help to get more information simultaneous delivered. Or he get shot down. But he don't get information delivered about his current joystick axes. That need's a Fix. My planned Solution: I programm a half opaque big crosshair like this (http://westkarana.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/flight-2012-08-01-21-10-46-45.jpg). A overlay marks the current position of the joystick on the crosshair. Press the right mouse button (Second Mode) and you can look around with centered crosshair and marked joystick position. In the Second mode the Crosshair can be used to give the onboard guns a target (if possible). Oh and of course you can shoot. ;-) My Question: In which language can i write the mod? Where are the (G)UI functions described? Do i need special software to write a mod? Thanks for your Help. :-) Sincerly, Livedeath Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feint 137 Posted July 9, 2013 I think if you got TrackIR, that might help you with flying and looking around at the same time, unless I misunderstand the problem you are having. Second, I'd look in a few of the other threads for beginners to learn more about the modding languages used for Arma3 and what tools you'll need. The BI Wiki will have a lot of information on how to get started and how you can create an addon from start to finish. Good luck and welcome to the community. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livedeath 10 Posted July 9, 2013 No TrackIR. I don't like a Semi-3D feel. If i want a real head tracking then will i use a 3d Goggle like Oculus Rift. Small example of the crosshair , Go to 1:40 min.But as other as you see the crosshair will always visible even if you look around. Otherwise you can't target good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
